Aster n.-b. 'Royal Ruby' - P9

Description
Warning! The species Aster novi-belgii is classified as an invasive species in Switzerland and must not be traded, planted or otherwise propagated there. Michaelmas daisy 'Royal Ruby' (Aster novi-belgii) is an upright perennial that produces purplish-red, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from September to October. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny position with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and spreads to approx. 40 cm. Michaelmas daisy 'Royal Ruby' is highly frost-hardy.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Michaelmas daisy 'Royal Ruby' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Michaelmas daisy 'Royal Ruby' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Flower
Aster novi-belgii 'Royal Ruby' produces basket-shaped, purple-red flowers from September. These exude a pleasant fragrance.